Keys to Pests in and Around the Home
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1 HG Keys to Pests in and Around the Home Indoor Pests Habit Pest Description Control Flying Clothes Moths: 3/8-1/2 inch wingspan, buff-colored moth, found in closets, bedroom, etc. Locate infested fabric, carpeting, etc. Check underneath wool rugs for larvae. Vacuum and shampoo or dry clean. Store cleaned fabrics in sealed bags or cedar chests. Indian Meal Moth: 5/8 inch long moth, outer 1/2 to 2/3 of wings reddish-copper colored, usually found in kitchen, pantry. Drain Flies: tiny (2mm), gray, fuzzy, moth-like insect, found in bathrooms, near sinks. Fungus Gnats: tiny, black, gnat-like fly, found around houseplants, standing water. Fruit Flies: 1/8 inch long, tan colored fly, red eyes, found in kitchen, around bird cages or recycling bins. House Flies: 1/8 to 1/4 inch long, dull gray flies, found in and around homes. (See also maggots). Blow Flies, Greenbottle Flies, and Bluebottle Flies: Similar to house flies (see above), but metallic blue or green in color, found in and around the home. Breed in dead animals, feces and/or garbage, depending on species. Locate infestation and dispose of infested material. Store food in airtight plastic or glass containers or in the freezer. Check stored bird seed, pet food and dried foods. Clean drains with enzyme cleaner; manually clean traps. Keep plant saucers dry, allow plants to dry between waterings. If necessary, repot plants with fresh potting media. When possible, store fruit or vegetables in the refrigerator. Do not keep fruit or vegetables on counters for extended periods. Rinse cans and bottles for recycling. Locate larval breeding sites and eliminate them. This includes timely removal of trash and keeping garbage cans dry and clean as possible. To prevent adults from entering homes, tighten screens, windows and doors. Seal all holes and entry points. Make sure all vents are tightly screened. Trap adult flies with baited fly traps or sticky fly tape. Locate and eliminate the larval breeding site. Examples of breeding sites include a dead mouse, squirrel, or bird in the attic or chimney, pet feces in the yard or dirty garbage cans. Locate and remove a dead animal. Timely removal and proper disposal of pet waste. Clean garbage cans regularly. Control of adults same as for house flies. 1 For more information on this and other topics visit the University of Maryland Extension website at
2 Jumping Cluster Flies: 3/8 inch long, dark gray, nonmetallic flies. Sluggish fliers, not related to garbage or manure. Larvae parasites of earthworms. May suddenly appear indoors around windows or lamps in the fall, spring or winter. Adults enter homes in late August to overwinter and occupy attics and/or wall voids that are warmed by winter sun exposure (most often southern) Carpet, Cigarette and Drugstore Beetles: 1/4 inch or less, oval to round beetles, brown, multicolored or black, found in any room. May fly to windows or lamps. Bark Beetles: 1/4 inch or less, cylindrical, red, black or brown in color, found around windows, lamps, wood piles near fireplace, especially in winter. Emerge from logs used for firewood. Wood Borers: 1/2 inch or larger, narrow, variously colored, long or short antennae, some metallic. Associated with firewood. May see sawdust under firewood and oval, or D-shaped exit holes in bark of logs. Flying Ants (Reproductive Form): small to large, brown to black, pinched waist, six legs, 2 pairs of wings. Found in basement, attic, kitchen, or other rooms in home and outdoors. Termite Swarmers: Dark brown, 1/4 inch, 4 long wings of equal length, fluttery flight habit, indoors or outdoors. Reproductive form of subterranean termites, usually emerge from area of infestation. Fleas: 1/16-1/8 inch long, brownish black and flattened side to side. Wingless, but strong jumpers and bite. Cave or Camel Crickets: large, over 1 inch, hump-backed, wingless, brown, with long antennae and legs, usually found in basement. Don t chirp. House or Field Crickets: large, over 1 inch, winged, black or brown, cricket-like, usually found in basement or ground floor. Chirp. 2 Prevention is best control. In summer, seal up access openings. Place tight screens over vents. Caulk or seal cracks and holes. Inside the home, swat or vacuum any flies that appear. Vacuum all areas thoroughly. Put clean woolens away in sealed containers.check stored food products and spices for infestations and dispose of infested material. Store all herbs, spices and dried food products in airtight containers. Check for dead mice, old bee or hornet nests, etc., in wall voids or attic. These beetles feed on dead insects and dead animals. Check fire wood logs for small, round holes in the bark. Only store enough firewood for a day or two in the home to help prevent emergence of the beetles. Only store enough fire wood for a day or two in the home to help prevent emergence of the beetles. Identify ants. Block entry from outdoors. Use bait stations to control indoors. Granular bait and bait stations available for outdoor use. Contact professional pest control company. Thoroughly vacuum carpeting, upholstery, under furniture and along baseboards. Dispose of bag when finished. Use product containing the insect growth regulator methoprene to control flea larvae. Control fleas on pets. Follow all label directions, contact veterinarian for best control on pets. If there are no pets in the home, raccoons or squirrels may be nesting in chimney or attic. Prevent entry by tightening screens, weatherstripping doors and windows. Dehumidify basements. Keep pet foods and dry food products in tight containers. See above.
3 Running, Walking or Crawling Springtails: tiny, 1/8 inch or less, gray to white insects, jump, in bathrooms, around flower pots, or areas of high humidity. Millipedes: 1 inch or longer, dark brown, many short legs, curl up and die indoors, usually found in basement or near outside entry door. House Centipedes: over 1 inch, grayish-yellow, with 3 longitudinal dark stripes, a pair of very long, slender antennae on the head, 15 pairs of long legs arranged along the sides of its body. Move rapidly, primarily found in basements, damp closets and bathrooms. May be seen in any room or outdoors. Dehumidify area. Clean mold and mildew. Allow media in potted plants to dry out between waterings or repot with fresh media. Prevent entry to home. Weather-strip doors, install new thresholds, caulk around basement window frames. Dehumidify damp basements. Predatory, feed on insects and spiders Escort outdoors. Spiders: size variable, 8 legs, color variable, yellowish to black, smooth or hairy, may or may not have web. Silverfish or Firebrats: flattened, about 1/2 inch with 3 tails, gray or tan, found in boxes, cabinets, bathrooms, near furnace, other warm areas etc. Earwigs: brown, 1/2 inch long, with pincers on rear. Carpet and Cigarette Beetle larvae: 1/4 inch long or less, carrot-shaped, furry, found in closets, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Carpet and Cigarette Beetle Adults: 1/4 inch or less, oval to round beetles, brown, multicolored or black, found in any room. Predators, feed on insects and other spiders. Check for other insects in house that may be source of food for spiders. Many enter house in fall. Caulk and seal cracks around doors and windows. Dehumidify area, store books and papers in sealed containers. Occasionally enter home. Swat or escort outdoors. Keep debris, mulch and other hiding places away from house. Vacuum all areas thoroughly. Put clean woolens away in sealed containers. Check stored food products and spices for infestations and dispose of infested material. Store all herbs, spices and dried food products in airtight containers. Check for dead mice, old bee or hornet nests, etc., in wall voids or attic. These beetles feed on dead insects and dead animals. See above. Sawtoothed Grain Beetles: 1/10 inch, narrow, brown, 6 saw-like projections on each side of thorax (middle section of body), found in pantry, garage, any room in house where grain, dried fruit or bird seed may be stored. Rice/Granary Weevils: 1/8-1/4 inch, narrow, reddish brown to black, distinct snout. Rice weevil has 4 faint reddish to yellowish marks on wing covers (elytra). Found in room in house where whole and processed grain and grain products are stored. Rice weevils attracted to light and can fly; granary weevils cannot fly. 3 Vacuum adult beetles. Locate infestation and dispose of infested material. Vacuum adult beetles. Locate infestation and dispose of infested material.
4 Pillbugs and Sowbugs: 1/2-3/4 inch long, segmented, gray, oval some roll up into a ball. Usually found near ground-level door. Cockroaches: 1/2 inch or larger, brown to black, long antennae, flattened, kitchen and or bathroom, often seen at night. Booklice: very tiny (1-2 mm long), gray to light brown insects, some may be winged. They are found in or around stored papers and books. Ants: small to large, brown to black, pinched waist, six legs, usually in kitchen, occasionally in other rooms. Bird Mites: very tiny, mite-like, bite, come into house through windows, vents, etc. Clover Mites: very tiny, reddish brown, globe shaped body, yellowish legs. First pair of legs much longer than other, held in front of body. Crawl up sunny sides of buildings, enter through cracks, around windows, doors, and vents. Live primarily in lawns, feed on grass, cause no damage. Generally a problem in newer lawns and new home sites. Boxelder Bugs: red and black insects on south side of house, come indoors. Ladybird Beetles: color variable, orange to red, some with spots, 1/4, round beetle, around windows, screen porches, side of house on sunny day in fall. Prevent entry to home. Weather-strip doors, new thresholds. Need moist environments, die quickly indoors. Have species identified. Sanitation primary control. Use baits containing hydroprene (growth regulator). Dehumidify area, store books and papers in sealed containers. Identify ants. Block entry from outdoors. Use bait stations to control indoors. Granular bait and bait stations available for outdoor use. Remove bird nests from gutters, vents, air conditioners, etc. Vacuum mites indoors. Vacuum any mites indoors. Exclude mites by caulking around window and door frames and any cracks. Use weather stripping where possible to keep them from crawling under windows. A temporary method of excluding mites is to seal up widows with masking tape. Outdoors, a barrier strip shoud be installed around the foundation. It should be at least inches. The area can be mulched with black plastic and gravel or sparsely planted with marigolds, zinnias, iris, tulips, yew, arborvitae or barberry. Sulfur dust on this area will also repell the mites. Tighten window screens, seal cracks, screen vents, control outdoors with a mild soap solution (test on small area to make sure it won t damage siding and plants). Vacuum indoors. Sweep up indoors and release outside, harmless. Predators of aphids. Seal up entry points on outside of house. Maggot or Caterpillar-like Fly Maggots (larvae of House or Blow Flies): whitish, 1/2 inch or slightly longer, no visible head, in trash, crawling across floor, possibly from fireplace or vent. Locate source of infestation, possibly dead bird or squirrel in chimney, attic, etc. and remove. Dispose of maggots in home. Indian Meal Moth larva: whitish, 1/2 inch, brown head, in stored products, crawling up walls, etc. Flea Larvae: worm-like, whitish in color, and about 1/5 inch long when mature. Found in carpeting, cracks in hardwood floors, bedding of pets. (see also Fleas under Jumping) Large (up to 1.4 inches), brownish with dull 4 Locate infestation and dispose of infested material. Feed on various stored products including: cereals, grain products, bird seed, dried fruit, etc. Store food in plastic or glass containers with tight lids. Thoroughly vacuum carpeting, upholstery, under furniture and along baseboards. Dispose of bag when finished. Use product containing the insect growth regulator methoprene to control flea larvae. Control fleas on pets. Follow all label directions, contact veterinarian for best control on pets. If there are no pets in the home, raccoons or squirrels may be nesting in chimney or attic.
5 Large (up to 1.4 inches), brownish with dull orange stripes, may fly at night, strips bark from trees and shrubs, especially lilacs. Bees and Wasps Description Probable Insect Control European Hornets: nest in hollow logs, trees, outbuildings, etc. Only true hornet in North America Control difficult, nest location may be difficult to find if near a wooded area. May need to consult professional pest control company for control. 1/2-1 inch, black and yellow, not fuzzy, aggressive, may nest in ground or in a gray papery sphere attached to house, tree or shrub. 1 inch, black with white or yellow markings, long legs, narrow waist, nests in gray, papery sphere in tree or shrub. 1 inch, brown with various markings, long, thin legs, narrow waist, nests in papery exposed nest attached to eaves or porch. Medium to large, hairy, black and yellow, common at flowers, nests in ground. Yellowjackets: tend to be a problem late summer into early fall. Bald-faced Hornets: actually aerial nesting yellowjackets. Paper Wasps: generally not aggressive. Bumble Bees: beneficial pollinators. Locate nest during the day. Use wasp and hornet spray after dark, and follow label directions. Do not shine flashlight directly on nest opening. If nesting in a wall void, do not seal opening to outside, as they may chew through interior walls. Locate nest during the day. Use wasp and hornet spray after dark, and follow label directions. Do not shine flashlight directly on nest opening. Control usually not necessary. If near entry or high traffic area, use a wasp and hornet spray after dark. Follow label directions. Control usually not necessary. Large bees (approx. 3/4 inch), shiny black abdomen, bore 1/2 inch round holes in wood. Males have spot on face and no stinger. Males fly around and establish mating territory, only appear threatening. Resemble bumble bees, but larger. Carpenter Bees: feed on pollen and nectar, do not eat wood, only nest in it. Treat holes with labeled insecticide, plug with wooden dowel. Freshly painted surfaces tend to deter them.they prefer weathered or unpainted wood. 1/2 inch, brown, fuzzy bee, common on flowers, nests in trees, commercial hives and occasionally in structures. 3/8-2/3 inch, fuzzy bees, nest in loose soil in lawns, banks, etc. Large (1 1/2 inches), black with yellow markings on abdomen, hover above the lawn, non-aggressive, nest in loose soil. Honey Bees: gather pollen. Ground Bees: pollinators, some parasitic on other insects, aerate soil. Cicada Killers: feed on cicadas. To remove swarms, contact a local bee keeper. If nesting in a wall in a home, contact a professional pest control company. After bees are killed, comb and honey should be removed promptly from wall voids to avoid attracting other insects and mice. There will also be a strong odor from the honey and dead bees. The honey may also seep through plaster walls. Not aggressive. Males have no stinger. They establish a mating territory and only appear threatening. They are only around for a few weeks. No control necessary. Control generally not necessary. 5
6 1 inch long, blue-black wasp, yellow stripe on each side of abdomen, fly over lawn during the day. Mud nests, resembling organ pipes or small clay pots attached to buildings, fences, tree twigs or other sheltered surface. Wasps are 1/2-1 inch long, narrow-waisted, bluish-black or black with yellow, white or orange markings. Scoliid Wasps: not aggressive. Mud Daubers, Potter and Mason Wasps: provision nests with spiders or caterpillars. Harmless. Parasites of white grubs. Do not attack people. Control not necessary. Adults often seen visiting golden rod flowers in late summer. No control necessary. Wood Destroying Pests Description Probable Insect Control Mud tunnels from ground to wood, up to 1/4 inch long, white, ant-like insects in wood, wood soft. Brownish-black to black, 3/8 inch long, 4 translucent wings of equal length, fluttery flight habit, indoors or outdoors. Large brown to black ants, 1/4-1 inch, winged or wingless, in house, outdoors, or on trees, often near damaged wood, coarse sawdust. 1/4-3/8 inch oval holes in wood, may be powdery sawdust, may hear chewing noise, generally in structural timbers or log homes. 1/8 inch or smaller, round holes, possible fine sawdust, often in soft woods, structural timbers, pine flooring, imported furniture, bamboo fences, etc. 1/2 inch round holes in wood, large bees with shiny black abdomen seen flying in area or boring into wood. Subterranean Termites Subterranean Termite Swarmers: reproductive form of subterranean termites, usually emerge from area of infestation. (See illustration on next page for comparison with ants.) Carpenter Ants: do not eat wood, only nest in it. Old House Borers: larvae are round headed borers, cream colored, 1 1/4 inch long when mature, with dark mouthparts. Adult beetles are 5/8-1 inch long, black or brownish, slightly flattened, with long antennae. Powderpost Beetles (furniture or deathwatch beetles and false powderpost beetles): larvae cream colored and much smaller than old house borers. Adult beetles 1/8-1/4 inch, brown to black, cylindrical or flat and elongate (depending on species). Carpenter Bees: feed on pollen and nectar, do not eat wood, only nest in it. Contact professional pest control company. Contact professional pest control company. Locate nest and treat, repair or replace damaged wood. Repair any water problem. Determine if infestation is active. Contact a professional pest control company. Determine if infestation is active. Replace damaged wood if possible. Contact a professional pest control company. Treat holes with labeled insecticide, plug with wooden dowel. Freshly painted surfaces tend to deter them. They prefer weathered or unpainted wood. 6
7 Flying or Winged Ant Winged or Swarmer Termite Elbowed antennae. Front wings longer than hind wings, tinted brown. Pinched or wasp-waist. Body black, brown, or reddish, Straight antennae. Front and hind wing similar in shape and or equal length, pale, translucent. Body extends straight back from head, does not have pinched or wasp-waist. Body blackish-brown to black. Try to avoid using pesticides when at all possible, especially indoors. This will minimize exposure to pesticides. Risk from exposure to toxic materials is much higher indoors than outdoors. It is generally as effective, safer and easier to physically remove an insect or spider from the home than to reach for a can of insecticide. Insecticides do not break down indoors nearly as fast as outdoors. Indoors, pesticides are not exposed to degradation by temperature changes, wind, rain, soil microorganisms, etc. Follow the management techniques listed under controls in this publication to minimize exposure to pesticides and still achieve control of the particular problem. Selecting Pest Control Companies and Pesticides Selecting a pest control company is difficult. Begin with recommendations from friends and neighbors. Shop for a pest control company as you would for a doctor or any other professional service. Most companies provide free estimates, at which time they discuss a treatment plan, cost and warranties. Compare recommended treatment programs and estimates among several companies. A number of termiticides are registered for termite control; use of different compounds and formulations varies among companies. Companies should fully disclose information on the chemical that they will be using in the treatment. Companies that are members of the Maryland Pest Control Association and the National Pest Control Association have access to all current treatment practices. You can check a company s reputation by calling the Better Business Bureau. Make certain that the company has an active certification license from the Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Regulation Section. If you have had a termite problem, it is wise to purchase a contract that includes an annual inspection and re-treatment if necessary. Termite control is difficult. The best company can do the best job and still not completely solve the problem. Tips on Tick Safety Tick bites may occur at any time of the year. Avoid wooded areas and brushy, tall grass areas if possible. Use a tick repellent containing permethrin on clothing only and a repellent containing DEET on skin not covered by clothing. Wear light colored clothing to make tick detection easier. Tuck pant legs in socks or boots. Make frequent tick checks and promptly remove ticks. Remove attached ticks with fine pointed tweezers by grasping the tick at skin level and giving a firm, steady pull until it comes away. Save the tick in alcohol for identification. Treat the bite with an antiseptic. Make a record of the tick attachment. Call your doctor if a flu-like illness and or a bullseye-like rash appears at the bite site. Tick 7
8 More Home and Garden Publications: Ants and Their Control. Home and Garden HG7. Carpenter Bees. Home and Garden Mimeo HG29. Carpenter Ants. Home and Garden Entomology. Leaflet 115. Clover Mites. Home and Garden Mimeo HG66. Cockroaches. Home and Garden Mimeo HG15 Controlling Spiders in Maryland. Bulletin 241. Controlling Wasps. Bulletin 248. Crickets. Entomology Leaflet EL50 Earwigs. Home and Garden Mimeo. HG4. Fabric Pests. Home and Garden Mimeo HG80 Fleas. Home and Garden Mimeo HG27. Flies in and Around the Home. Home and Garden Mimeo HG26. Lyme Disease in Animals. Fact Sheet 534. Lyme Disease and the Deer Tick in Maryland Fact Sheet 595. Mining Bees and Ground Nesting Wasps. Home and Garden Mimeo HG104. Occasional Invaders. Home and Garden Mimeo HG8. Pantry Pests. Home and Garden Mimeo HG67. Silverfish and Firebrats. Home and Garden Mimeo HG5. Termites, Prevention, Detection and Control. Bulletin 245. Wood-Boring Beetles: Old House Borer and Powderpost Beetles. Fact Sheet 689. Protect the Bay Use Pesticides and Fertilizers Wisely ALWAYS READ THE PESTICIDE LABEL AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Mention of trade names does not constitute an endorsement by University of Maryland Extension Do you have a plant or insect pest question? Visit us at extension.umd.edu/hgic Author: Mary Kay Malinoski, University of Maryland Extension Specialist, Home and Garden Information Center This publication is a series of publications of the University of Maryland Extension and The Home and Garden Information Center. For more information on related publications and programs, Please visit to find out more about Extension programs in Maryland. The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. 8 For more information on this and other topics visit the University of Maryland Extension website at
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